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Old 10-15-2016, 04:47 PM
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Video of track running:

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Old 11-05-2016, 05:11 PM
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Beginning work on the "House".





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Old 11-07-2016, 10:08 PM
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That's looking pretty dang good! Tracks look great!
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Old 11-08-2016, 02:11 PM
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Thanks for the complement! I have really enjoyed this build!
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Old 11-08-2016, 07:35 PM
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Default Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14

Very nice build.
Have been watching it with interest, I have a friend at work that used to work at Bucyrus Erie and actually machined parts for the 40H. He did the big turret gears.
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Old 11-23-2016, 03:31 PM
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Default Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14

Hi

This is a great build thread.
Thanks for sharing.
I will look forward to watching this progress.
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Old 12-10-2016, 11:33 AM
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Finished machining the Boom Clevis





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Old 12-10-2016, 12:22 PM
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Default Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14

Nice, I always like these sort of progress photos showing machined parts.

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Old 12-11-2016, 12:47 AM
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Looks sharp! I've never been able to decide when drilling smaller holes in a part like that if it should be done before or after milling. If before, it's a deep hole and more opportunity for the bit to wander. If after, the ears might bend if too much pressure is applied also causing the bit to wander. Anyone got an opinion or am I worrying about nothing?
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Old 12-11-2016, 04:41 AM
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This will be a nice machine. Real heavy duty parts
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Nice... Looks like fun, wished I had your machining experience....

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Old 12-13-2016, 08:21 PM
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Looks sharp! I've never been able to decide when drilling smaller holes in a part like that if it should be done before or after milling. If before, it's a deep hole and more opportunity for the bit to wander. If after, the ears might bend if too much pressure is applied also causing the bit to wander. Anyone got an opinion or am I worrying about nothing?
Most of the time, I will drill and ream the holes and then machine away the material.
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Old 12-13-2016, 09:02 PM
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Looks sharp! I've never been able to decide when drilling smaller holes in a part like that if it should be done before or after milling. If before, it's a deep hole and more opportunity for the bit to wander. If after, the ears might bend if too much pressure is applied also causing the bit to wander. Anyone got an opinion or am I worrying about nothing?
I drill ream after . I always spot drill 1st and with proper F&S I've never had an issue unless I didn't spot drill . It also helps to keep your drill bits sharp .
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Are there any updates on this build?
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Old 02-02-2018, 09:42 PM
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Yes, I have been working on the boom section and it is almost finished.
I would like to post some pics, but what is everybody doing for a host source?
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Yes, I have been working on the boom section and it is almost finished.
I would like to post some pics, but what is everybody doing for a host source?
Looking forward to see your machine. If you chose Flickr you don't have to deal with ads and crap.
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Old 02-02-2018, 11:14 PM
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I use flicker.com as it's still free. There are other options, but this is the one that I use.
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Old 02-10-2018, 10:29 AM
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Default Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14

Boom, Stick, and Bucket complete. Time for hydraulics!

IMG_0490 by Lyn Byrd, on Flickr

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Old 02-10-2018, 12:40 PM
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Default Re: Bucyrus Erie 40H Excavator 1:14

Looking great! Is the stick a solid piece? I'm guessing the boom is solid, too, just two pieces welded together at the bend?
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Old 02-10-2018, 01:04 PM
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Looking great! Is the stick a solid piece? I'm guessing the boom is solid, too, just two pieces welded together at the bend?
Yes, Stick is solid and Boom is solid but welded at the bend. I wanted some weight in the boom to add some "backpressure" on the hydraulics to make the movements more realistic. I might end up having to remove some weight by "pocketing" the underside.
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